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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 18, 1954

Page

2

HOUSES WANTED AND REWARD NOTICES MIXED ADS

A garbled page lists housing wanted ads from residents in Canberra area including requests for furnished accommodation with two rooms or more for adults, exchanges and rentals terms, plus reward notices for items lost or stolen. Names like Basins Couple Ted Wells Duntroon and locations such as Manuka Deakin Canberra appear among entries.

Cgt Wells Ted Duntroon Furnibhad Upfurninhod Shes. Itary Weil

Perth to Adelaide trip for genetics society meeting

Personal note records Dr Frinkel and Dr B Phillie planning travel from Perth to Adelaide for a meeting of the Genetical Hocinty of Australit. They expect to pass through Canberra around August 2, mentioning a series of colleagues and a sequence of dates with uncertain spellings.

Frinkel B Phillie Calilo Aryutlaading Gowan Adenos Concreasi Perth Cranks Adelaide Australit Canberra Cane Barr Dulce Ik Das Ghighant Fenior WF Waa MF L. Wetn

Experts to Asia United States Judge Advises

A judge urges sending experts to Asia and the United States to aid Indonesia. He cites a need to train local officials and engineers, noting Australia’s universities as a model and stressing cooperative programs to build Indonesian capacity.

Asia Notors Nowlth Exte Iba Australia Gon Jide Douglas Unites States Acheme Westbenald

Parliament session notes in brief

In Parliament the House of Representatives met at 2.30 p.m. yesterday to debate foreign affairs. The House will reconvene at 2.30 p.m. today. The Treasurer, Sir Arthur Fadden, will introduce the measure.

House of Represents Sir Arthur Fadden

Minor Yugoslav Consular Official Seeks to Stay in Australia

Acting Minister Beale disclosed the consulate case of a minor Yugoslav official seeking permission to remain in Australia. He noted a security angle but stated the applicant was applying to stay and emphasized the official’s minor status and obscurity to the external department as the reason for asylum.

Enon Stanisih Consulatn Bya Austra Nmi Eration Beale Branieulis Stanietlen Ned Bern Austraile Beate Stanuntici Dee

Weather forecast and regional conditions report

Regional forecast notes a milder day with a fine spell and a later cold night. Winds shift from calm to fresher westerlies. Canberra and capital city readings include temperatures around high forties to mid thirties, with regional hot spots and expectations of cloud and north-west shower chances in the coming 24 hours.

Bamy Hol Egies Nuirs Uo Fay Canker Paibaten Temperat Canberre Buiney Felboutras Amada Perth Darwin

Japanese Land Valuation Appeal Under Government Act

A hearing in Supreme Court Chambers involving Japanese Government land in Canberra covered appeals under a land valuation act. Counsel for applicants argued the reappraisement overstated unimproved capital value while government officials cited recent land sales and interior department figures to support reductions. The weekly times noted adjacent commentary by local valuers and representatives from Forrest and Braddon.

Forrest Appia Isoard Chiy J. Bi Murray Birda Ayiney Brian Gallen Supreme Cat Chambers Yeaters Cm, Calllay Sydney Moria Maine Gallen Forrent Uip Canbarra Pilleationa Foem Reduethoo

Commerce Club Proposal for Canberra Charity Center

A Canberra Chamber of Commerce talk outlines a wider community project linking a charity carnival to fund a new commercial club offices and public hall. Plans mention seeking a site from the Department of the Interior and a Community Welfare fund under chamber council control.

Canberra Comameyen New South Wales

Unclear text of meeting on overcrowding complaints

Delegates at an Ix Inst meeting in Canberra raised concerns about overcrowding in offices across all departments. Allegations include stressed workloads affecting efficiency and worker health. The clerical association plans to examine the situation and report findings.

Commend Rabile Serce Clerical Association Canbera Lefrouk Canberra West Binck Pteu Uh Ute Bie Incu Inky Quen Devan Tiace Tanner Raving Dovkey alVach Feria Nigesinie RiViNk Iin Sinasera Farias Jywauy Crbertis Uni Seevk Auriga Ir Cablebanis Wien Jean Lune

Yearning To Live At Peace Education Fragment

A fragmentary report describes a kindergarten class where a teacher tells girls not to ask for football at playtime. A pupil recalls a boy threatening to take a girl to the paddock and kill her, with the teacher restricting play and safety guidance.

Watt Gregl Teachar Hoye

Readers Protest Housing Allocations Debates in Canberra Letters

Ronald Mendelson letters criticise postwar housing policy, urging rent reform and better allocation of public housing to relief workers. He calls for a transparent system with advisers and a committee to oversee reforms, referencing NSW housing commissions and community church groups. The piece mentions Canberra events and club activities related to local organizations.

Howe Melaix Interior New South Wales Morvenen WMG. A.y Prugiven Tn Sterlity, & Happley Attuacion Ronald Mendelson Yureaturly

Sir Henry Parkes Memorial Ale Unveiled in 19th Century Speech

A garbled early 20th century notice describes the Sir Henry Parkes Memorial Ale and its fundraising aims. It discusses a memorial shrine and library, noting donations of around £21000 and the project’s intent to inspire progress in education and national unity through Sir Henry Parkes’s legacy.

Nataeul Drummond Hexen

Midweek Races Far Charit and Mr. Bima Report

Fragmentary notice mentions races and charitable event planning. Names and details are unclear due to OCR errors but reference to midweek races and a person or entity possibly involved in organizing a charity event. No verifiable dates or locations are readable.

Education Week Opens With School Activities

Schools open today for Education Week with parades, musical acts, and displays. Students showcase rhythmic performances, penmanship, and a primary school art feature while visitors view athletic reports and a campus fair at Matera High. Parents attend sessions as local officials coordinate activities and the public is invited to observe demonstrations and exhibitions.

Plane Delayed To Take Ill Boy To Hospital

An air ambulance plan was delayed to transport an ill boy to hospital after the aircraft encountered issues. The delay involved the airline and ground staff coordinating necessary readiness and medical crew for the transfer.

Swedish Plane At Canberra Incident Shapes Aviator Moment

A disrupted Canberra air scene centers on a Swedish plane event as observers note unexpected maneuvers. Key figures include Wing leaders and aviation teams, with international interest from Swedish authorities and local observers. The episode sparks curiosity about aircraft safety and midair coordination amid shifting weather cues.

Kingston ranks attract interest amid global tensions

Officials from the Kingston area and international firms show growing interest in regional projects as planning advances. The Provisional Department reports progress on a major initiative intersecting with Sydney EU and New Vwingit PAM EAU, highlighting coordinated efforts across agencies.

Gannerii Omnis New Tout Waten Syney Vwingit Pam Eau Teaswey Janine Punias el Office Arma Promener Department

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